Crime & Safety
License Plate Reader Credited For Stolen Vehicle Arrests In Alameda
Two people were arrested — one is an Alameda resident and the other is from Oakland.
ALAMEDA, CA — An automated license plate reader resulted in the arrest of two people, the recovery of a stolen vehicle, and the recovery of other stolen items, according to the Alameda Police Department.
At around 3:45 p.m. on Feb. 13, officers received a notification about a possible stolen vehicle near the South Shore Shopping Center.
Officers found the vehicle parked with no one in it. While investigating the vehicle, officers learned that one of the two individuals seen leaving the vehicle was attempting to steal from a nearby business.
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When the pair realized that officers were inspecting the stolen vehicle, they attempted to leave the area on foot, according to police, but were detained.
The vehicle was searched and police found packages that were stolen earlier in the day.
After the pair were taken into custody for multiple offenses, the vehicle and the packages were returned to their owners.
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